2007 Kia Sorento Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

31Air Bags complaints

20.1%Of all 154 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS31 · 20.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 12.3%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)18 · 11.7%

SERVICE BRAKES18 · 11.7%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE14 · 9.1%

Share of the 154 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Kia Sorento overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS JAMMED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED…”NHTSA complaint 10917735 — filed 10/21/2016

“I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2007 KIA SORENTO TO HAVE THE CLOCK SPRING REPLACED. PRIOR TO TAKING THE CARTO THE DEALER THE AIRBAG…”NHTSA complaint 10905099 — filed 09/09/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10855108 — filed 04/12/2016

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Kia Sorento have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Kia Sorento: 31 of 154 complaints on file (20.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Kia Sorento have in total?

154 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.